The Quail Creek Dojo just held karate testing on Dec. 7 and 8. In martial arts, belt testing is the way we measure a student’s progress. Testing measures a student’s ability to learn and acquire new skills and abilities. The Quail Creek Dojo is an Asai Shotokan Association International school of karate. Beginning students start…
Joyce Shumate Jim Burkstrand, a Quail Creek resident and an avid photographer and world traveler, has always loved the idea of a photography road trip. On Friday, Jan. 19, he will tell you about his latest trip. Jim and his wife Marilyn began a 33-day road trip on July 26, 2023. The plan was to…
Resident Robert (Bob) Dorsey Smith recently published Countdown, a techno-thriller novel, for which his experience in the Navy and defense industry provided the knowledge and impetus. Readers of Tom Clancy and Clive Cussler should enjoy this book about a national catastrophic environmental crisis narrowly avoided. A copy of the book can be found in the…
Michele Gazica More than 170 women golfers opened their hearts and checkbooks on Nov. 9 at the annual Give Back to the Community golf tournament and luncheon. This year’s Chip in for Charity event was chaired by Patty Harmon, vice president of the Quail Creek Ladies Golf Association. More than $13,000 was raised through direct…
On Nov. 17 the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Southern Arizona celebrated and recognized outstanding volunteers who made significant contributions of time, talent, and treasure to nonprofits in Southern Arizona. The 35th Annual National Philanthropy Day celebration luncheon and program was held at the Tucson Convention Center. Forty-one organizations and individuals, including Caring Hearts &…
Your Activities Council works closely with Armando Alvarez, activities coordinator, and Epi Torres, director of Banquets & Events, to bring you exciting activities both on-site and off-site! We meet monthly to discuss, debate, and finalize plans for such things as the 4th of July celebration, the Prom, the Monster Bash, and BFD (Bands, Food, and…